Spaulding/Hope Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE, BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS ON MAIN FLOOR. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 90.01.F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: MILK 57.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FIVE CRATES WITH 50 HALF-PINT MILK CARTOONS IN EACH WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE CHEST COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: MILK 54.0 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ONE CRATE OF 50 HALF PINT MILK CARTOONS IN EACH, WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" SIGN POSTED ON COOLER. THE A PERSON IN CHARGE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE COOLER BEFORE FIXED AND INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES' TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS ON TWO DUMPSTERS WIDE OPEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS ON TWO DUMPSTERS WIDE OPEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.